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Campus notes for July 5
Updated: July 5, 2012 12:44PM
Sophia M. Tatum, of La Grange was named to the dean’s lists/honor roll for the spring semester of the 2011-2012 academic year at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Tatum, a freshman journalism major, is in the university’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Zachary Hucko of Burr Ridge, graduated from the University of Minnesota, Crookston with a bachelor of science degree in golf and turf management. Hucko completed his degree requirements during spring semester 2012.
Spencer Schumacher of Hinsdale recently graduated from the University of San Diego. Schumacher earned bachelor’s degrees in theatre arts and business administration. Schumacher completed the requirements for graduation in January and walked in the May ceremony.
Butler University announced the dean’s list for the spring semester of the 2011-2012 academic year:
From Clarendon Hills: Terry Brennan, Steven Gianakas
From La Grange: Andy Wiersma, Kim Krcmar, Brett Murray
From Western Springs: Katie Scheer
Christopher Lankford of Clarendon Hills graduated from the University of St. Thomas spring 2012, with a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy.
Michael J. Harper, a resident of La Grange, hasbeen named to the dean’s list at Boston University for the spring semester.
Sam Cushing, a resident of Oak Brook, was named by the Division of General Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign to its dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester. Cushing completed his freshman year and was accepted to the Business School at UIUC. Sam graduated from Hinsdale Central High School.
Alyssa Smith, a resident of Western Springs, was named by The University of Toledo to its spring 2012 dean’s list.
Anders Swanson of Western Springs recently earned a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics with a K-12 education certification and minored in Spanish from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Matthew Ver Beek, a resident of Clarendon Hills, received a bachelor of arts degree in markets and culture, and Spanish during the recent commencement ceremony.
Maximilian Jacobs from Hinsdalereceived a bachelor of arts degree from Wake Forest University during commencement exercises recently.
Allison E. Emery, a member of the Class of 2012 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, was named to the dean’s list for her outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2011-2012 year. Emery received a bachelor of arts degree, majoring in government. Emery is the daughter of David and Susan Emery of Clarendon Hills.
Adriana Hoak, a graduate of Lyons Township High School, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at The College of Wooster. Hoak is a sophomore history and Chinese double major from Indian Head Park.
Eastern Illinois University’s spring 2012 deans’ list includes undergraduate students:
From Clarendon Hills: Allie J. Fiedler
From Countryside: Mary E. Malec
From Hinsdale: Mitchell Gurick
From Indian Head Park: Rachel A. Unterfranz
From Oakbrook Terrace: Daniel J. Miles
From Westchester: Nathan F. Rhebergen, Julie E. Spidale, Margaret J. Xenakis, Mary Beth Xenakis
From Western Springs: Jacob L. Caldwell
Eastern Illinois University’s spring 2012 graduate list includes:
From La Grange: Gregory J. Kuhn, bachelor of arts degree; Jill C. Strache, bachelor of science in business degree
From La Grange Park: Douglas T. Graham, bachelor of arts degree
From Westchester: Ashley L. Barrett, bachelor of arts degree; Margaret J. Xenakis, bachelor of science degree
From Western Springs: Melissa M. Boydston, bachelor of arts degree; Jacob L. Caldwell, bachelor of arts degree
Kathleen Helme, a resident of Western Springs, graduated from Fairfield University at its 62nd commencement and received a bachelor of arts degree from the university’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Jenna Balek, of Westchester, received a master of science degree in community counseling from Mount Mary College.
Students named to the dean’s list at Augustana College for the 2012 spring term include:
From Burr Ridge: Molly Polka
From La Grange: Sarah Dyke, Caitilin Harbecke, Emily Pavlik
From Hinsdale: Michelle Skowron, Alicia Strtak
From Western Springs: Marni Harris
Northern Illinois University announced undergraduate and graduate degrees given at its spring 2012 commencement ceremonies recently:
From Clarendon Hills: Scott Hanley, bachelor of general studies degree; Katherine Kuhn, bachelor of arts degree, political science, public law
From Oakbrook Terrace: Marina Malaguti, bachelor of science degree, operations and info management;
From Hinsdale: Matthew Jones, bachelor of science degree, marketing; Todd Bucciarelli, master of business administration degree; Scott Sanders, master of business administration degree; Kelly Statczar, master of science in education, educational administration
From Countryside: Kazimier Chevas, bachelor of arts degree, political science, public law; Candice Duarte, bachelor of science, nursing;
From Indian Head Park: Katherine Swibel, bachelor of science, nutrition/dietetics; Robert Kraft III, bachelor of arts, history
From La Grange: Charlie Siewiorek, master of science, industrial management
From LaGrange Park: Daniel Lyding, bachelor of science, accountancy; Rebecca MacKenzie, bachelor of science, rehabilitation services
From Westchester: Michelle Hunter, bachelor of science, general sociology;
Tracy Jennings, bachelor of science, psychology;
Kevin Skalak, bachelor of science, finance; Elliott Stanger, bachelor of music, music performance;
From Western Springs: Christine Marek, bachelor of arts, communcations
Students from Wake Forest University who made the spring 2012 dean’s list include:
From Hinsdale: David Hutchinson, Jordan Weed
From Western Springs: Edmund Tyrrell
From La Grange: Cameron Brenson
Undergraduate and graduate degree recipients in the Boston College Class of 2012 included:
From Clarendon Hills: Adam Gross, summa cum laude, bachelor of arts degree, classics major
From Hinsdale: Edward Crane, bachelor of science degree, finance major; John Hillegass, magna cum laude, bachelor of arts degree, international studies major; Brian Janda, bachelor of arts degree, philosophy major; Michelle Meyer, bachelor of science degree, marketing and accounting majors
From La Grange: Colin Kelliher, bachelor of science degree, finance and marketing majors; Katherine O’Brien, bachelor of arts degree, communication major
Elmhurst College May 2012 announced those students graduating recently:
From Burr Ridge: Richard P. Scardina, bachelor of science degree, finance; Afiya Amreen Ahmed, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, biology; Karen S. De Helean, bachelor of arts degree, religious studies, psychology
From Clarendon Hills: Jillian K. Letizia, bachelor of arts degree, elementary education
From Countryside: Stefany Konatarevic, bachelor of science degree, international business, marketing
From Hinsdale: Amelia A. Krol, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, political science
From La Grange: Ellen K. Pipal, summa cum laude, bachelor of fine arts degree, art; Nicole A. Harper, master of business administration degree; Nora E. Fleming-Barry, master of science in nursing degree; Theodore P. Dres, master of business administration degree; Teresa L. Espinosa, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, accounting; Jennifer M. Brennan, master of education in early childhood special education degree; Angela C. Pollina, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, nursing
From LaGrange Park: Margaret A. Faber, summa cum laude, bachelor of arts degree, elementary education; James J. Fitzgerald, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, management; James J. Fitzgerald, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, management
From Oakbrook Terrace: Jennifer Vujanovic, magna cum laude, bachelor of arts degree, elementary education
From Westchester: Christina Gonzalez, bachelor of arts degree, elementary education; Prokopios P. Verros, bachelor of science degree, finance; Adriano E. Cosentino, bachelor of arts degree, special education; Katherine A. Kong, master of business administration degree; Jacob J. Fuller, bachelor of science degree, marketing; Elizabeth Buckley, bachelor of arts degree, managerial communication
From Western Springs: Kathryn M. Wicklander, bachelor of science degree, mathematics; Alexandra A. Lopez Konold bachelor of arts degree, speech-language pathology; Peter M. Rafferty, magna cum laude, bachelor of arts degree, history; Cristal M. Gigowski, bachelor of arts degree, English; Michael A.J. McClellan, magna cum laude, bachelor of arts degree, English
The following students have earned their degrees from Illinois State University:
Burr Ridge: Adam J. Light, bachelor of science; Jacquelyn E. Merritt, bachelor of science
Clarendon Hills: Haley McMillan Gelz, bachelor of science
Countryside: Rachel E. O’Leary, bachelor of science; Stephen M. Palmerin, bachelor of science; Viktoria A. Vasilic, bachelor of arts
Hinsdale: Anthony J. Capitani, bachelor of science; Margaret R. Pircon, bachelor of science, education; Melissa Nicole VanWormer, bachelor of science, education
Indian Head Park: Lauren N. Brooks, bachelor of science
La Grange: David J. Blazek, bachelor of science; Francesca M. Delfini, bachelor of science, education; Jennifer L. Maloney, bachelor of science; Kaili L. Pigman, bachelor of science, education
LaGrange Highlands: Daniel A. Green, bachelor of science; Meredith L. Pond, bachelor of science; Erica M. Reisch, bachelor of science, education
LaGrange Park: Caitlin E.Crooks, bachelor of science; James N. Crooks, bachelor of science; Natalie J. Dunn, bachelor of science, education; Thomas M. Felson, bachelor of science; Kyle T. Flemming, bachelor of science; Shannon L. Johnston, bachelor of science, education.
Oak Brook: Natalie A.Gorski, bachelor of science, education; Natalie Zehak, bachelor of science
Westchester: Christina M. Arquilla, bachelor of science; Kristen R. Farmer, bachelor of science, education; Kate M. Hennig, bachelor of science; Angela M. Ricordati, bachelor of science
Western Springs: Julie F. Gordon, bachelor of science; Adam H. Kittler, bachelor of science; Alison E. McCracken, bachelor of arts; Catherine S. Mikrut, bachelor of science, education; Jeffrey J. Pitrak, bachelor of science
Eric Donnelly, son of Terence and Joan Donnelly of Burr Ridge, has received a bachelor of science degree from the Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering. He graduated cum laude. Donnelly, a graduate of Fenwick High School, was a chemical engineering major. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi, Kappa Theta Epsilon and Omega Chi Epsilon honor societies. Donnelly also played on the Northwestern University Club Hockey team.
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Ind., named the following students to the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester:
Audrey Kiefer, daughter of Bridget and Michael Kiefer of Hinsdale
Emily Scanlon, daughter of Julie and John Scanlon of Western Springs
North Central College conferred bachelor degrees on students from Hinsdale: Anastasia Apostol, Alex Buetikofer, Jennifer Hoffmann, Keeley Johnson, Godinez Jose, Adam Koshiol, Jessica Schramm, Katherine Sparks, Jeffrey Waszak, Derrick Wynn
Brendan O’Flaherty, son of Maura Murrihy, Hinsdale, and Paul O’Flaherty, Hinsdale, earned a bachelor of arts degree magna cum laude in biology from Lawrence University recently. O’Flaherty is a 2008 graduate of Hinsdale Central High School.
John Hilbrich of Clarendon Hills earned high honors from University of New Hampshire. Hilbrich was named to the dean’s list at the university for the spring semester of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Luther College students from Western Springs were named to the 2012 spring semester dean’s list including Luther sophomore Stephanie Diebel and Luther junior Christine O’Brien.
